HU HM run report 🏃‍♀️🎽

[sparky66]

Well how amazing was that!

Ooh my goodness such a glorious morning for it☀️

I can't believe how good that was.. really really enjoyed myself so much, can't wait to find out how everyone got on 👏👏🏃‍♀️🎽🏃‍♂️

I started out early at 8am..ooh how I wish I had worn my gloves!

First 5k starts round a nature trail which was a bit of a muddy leaf covered route

My hands were so frozen for the first 6/7K It was hard to think of anything else 😫

But I felt good , legs felt strong.. as I crossed over to my lake run at 6K I stopped for my first drink and had to massage some movement into my hands, they were numb!

But sun and body heat was beginning to help now and I really started to enjoy the run immensely.. thoughts if cheekychipmonks , thinking we had set out at roughly the same time and wondering how many others had started out now.. 😁

Yes HU let's go ... Woo woo..we are all running together.. amazing 🙏

Feeling really strong as I took to the roads for the next 3K to my next trail..

I'm at 11K now and wondering why it's all feeling so good??? Big smile on my face , enjoying the lovely scenery, the fact we all running together.. cheering us on.. come on HU we got this, we are doing it! 👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎽 Keep it up 👏

My first year Runniversary was yesterday and I just kept thinking how amazing it is to have come so far this past year and how good I feel in myself, proud.. buzzing!!!

Another drink stop at 16K and still surprised at how good I'm feeling 😁👍

Counting down the K's and half to push through a tough couple at 18/19.. but then I know it's not long now till I'm back on the road to the finish line!!

On the road to the finish line woop woop.. feeling strong I push a bit faster thoughts of a hamper gift my wonderful daughter sent me yesterday to celebrate after this achievement today 😍

And I'm over the line!!

Yessss!! 🏃‍♀️👏🏅🎊

Thank you anyone who thought encouraging thought's of me on their run 🙏

Well done everyone for taking part.. I hope you all had a great day 🥰

I finished with an astounding PB 💥

20 whole minutes off my previous HM

Came home to my son waiting who had made me a medal with HU HM engraved and my user name sparky 66 .. this made me cry happy tears 🥲

So again thanks HU you are all awesome ☺️

🎊👏🏅🏃‍♀️🏃🎽💪☀️😊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

That’s so awesome sparky66 ❤️🏃‍♀️

What a beautiful family you have. Well done and happy Runniversary!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

This is amazing!!! A TWENTY MINUTE PB!!!!!! You superstar 😍😍😍

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I'm astounded Roseabi 😁 I'm still amazed.. feeling bloomin fantastic! 😁💥

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Wow Caroline, 20 minutes better than your last Half Marathon, a big congratulations to you for that amazing achievement, you should be very proud of yourself, that was a lovely gesture, your son giving you a medal with your username engraved on it, I am still amazed on that 20 minutes PB, once again congratulations 🎊 😊 🏃🏾

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Alan it really was a brilliant run, really enjoyed it!

I'm heading through to Glasgow on the 17th December and looking to find out if Pollock park are having a parkrun on the Saturday? Do you know?

And wondered if you were close by you might like to come run with me? 😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Pollock Parkrun was the first parkrun in Scotland, I live about 15 miles away by road from Pollock Park, over the last 12 weeks I have been given a car lift to all my parkruns, unless there is a special event, Pollock Parkrun will take place on the 18th December, I could ask my friend Keith who takes me to parkrun to go to Pollock on 18th December.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Don't go to any troubles Alan, just thought it might be nice to run together since I know how you love your park runs... Let me know nearer the time 😊👍

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

No trouble at all Caroline, it takes me by car 35 minutes to get to Dunfermline parkrun, it would take around 30 minutes by car to get to Pollock Parkrun, I will ask Keith who takes me by car if we could go to Pollock Parkrun on 18th December, I will ask him nearer the time.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Awe that's really lovely.. will be a real pleasure to meet you.. very inspirational runner 🙏

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

👍 🏃🏾

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Unbelievably awesome PB sparky! The sky’s the limit for you. Brilliant run today! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Waaaah congratulations Sparky! It sounds as though you had a brilliant run. That’s an amazing time too, so well done. And happy runniversary for yesterday, way to celebrate. I hope all those goodies from your daughter taste as good as they look. Hurrah! 😊😊😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc was a fantastic run.. really enjoyed it😁Did you run today? X

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

I did! Just about to post. Omg that was one of the hardest I ever did - couldn’t feel my knees at one point 🤣. Well done again!

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Sparky, this is incredible. You have come such a long way in a year. So pleased to hear how much you enjoyed it, too. The PB is amazing. Hope you can enjoy a nice rest this afternoon.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you Stephen.. yip good food, nice bath.. feet up with a slice of cake and maybe even a beer later 🍻

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles]

Sounds like a great run! Glad you felt strong. Quite a few other reports I’ve read say that they found it tough. Go you! How thoughtful of your family 😊

HU HM complete. Congrats! 🏅

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

How fabulous! That's a brilliant race report and an amazing run! If you're not dipping til 18 or 19k, you just know you've got it! But to do so with such a great PB is something to be really, really proud of. Your children are both lovely, bet they have a lovely mum!!!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, I don't know..I just felt strong even before the run today.. was ready for it..😁 still took me by surprise how far I'd gone feeling good.. just a magic run.. think all the excitement knowing lots were running seemed like a little extra bit of magic 🎉

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Race magic is just the best!!!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Well done sparky66 , especially on the PB!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you 😊

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done in getting a PB. I've noticed that my HM time has improved with each one I've done. I suspect it's our bodies adapting to these longer runs.

I regret not stopping to take a few photos this morning. It was a lovely calm day with amazing light.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

Yes definitely adapting 💪It really was a beautiful morning 😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

I thought of you and your after run treats this morning as we plodded along, and a medal too!! fantastic, wasn’t it just great to be part of?

And awesome PB

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I've just read your race report.. huge congratulations 🤩 It was sooo great to be part of it..😁

Still glowing from it although bed time thoughts are creeping in💤😁

Again well done on your run 🏅👏

[GTFC Marathon]

Gosh, this is such an absolute joy to read 💖 Well done on a quite epic run and absolutely astonishing PB. So lovely that your children were right behind you too. I hope you bask in this glow for some time 👏👏👏👏🏅

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Awe thank you so much 😊I've had a smashing afternoon with calls of congratulations.. and the eating of said hamper food 😂

Reading everyone's run reports of people who've been through the year with me, this forum is just The Bizz!

I didn't know you from before but so glad to see you return 😁

.. I also had been on here on two past C25K journey's.. but never achieved anything much past graduation due to injury..

Illness ..

But back stronger, healthier and wiser! 😁

Wishing you every success again 😊

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Well done! Congratulations on your PB👏👏🎉 Your son and daughter sound amazing.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Lavender1962]

Awe thank you so much 😊Yes I must say they are wonderful, and made my day all the more special 🤗

[CBDB]

Awwhhh 🥰😍😍😍 a personal medal! Awesome, both running and the making of the medal! 👏👏👏

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to CBDB]

Must have taken him hours to etch this ☺️

Must have taken him hours o etch this

[CBDB in reply to sparky66]

Ohh wow! That’ll deserve a place of honour! 👏👏👏👍🏽

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to CBDB]

He's a wee sweatheart..and yes pride of place beside my running/workout chart 🤩

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Brilliant and such a lovely precious medal from your son!

[Hidden]

Well done and so nice to get that medal from your son!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much 😊 yes it was really sweet of him..so thoughtful ❤️

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Amazing, felt strong, enjoyed it immensely, felt good, big smile, lovely scenery, buzzed, astounding PB, son's medal, daughter's hamper!!! What a run! Well done to you and many congratulations! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🎉💥💪🏁👏🏅

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you so much 😊It really was a special day ❤️

[Beatlesforever]

Woohoo 🎉🥳💪 that's the most impressive effort, wow just WOW 🙌🙌🙌 congratulations and happy runniversary 😃 you've got an amazing son, I bet that's the medal you'll treasure the most 🥰

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank beetlesforever 😊The run couldn't have gone any better yesterday.. super pleased...

The medal will definitely take pride of place 💓

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

Awesome run and great run report! Love the personalised medal at the end too, well done sparky66junior!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

Thank you 😊

[Mormor1 Half Marathon]

Wow Sparky. You are going to be arriving before you set out at this rate! Simply amazing, and you enjoyed it too... Real bonus. Bit of envy going on here....only a bit....I'm realistic too!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

😂 thanks Mormor1, I'm still amazed at my time.. ☺️ but more so how much I enjoyed it.. leading me to thinking of signing up for an official race event in the spring 🤞Thanks again, have a good day 🥰